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'''1002-14''' Irish Kingdom. Brian Boru united Irish regional kings. | '''1002-14''' Irish Kingdom. Brian Boru united Irish regional kings. | ||
'''1169''''''-1171''' Norman invasion of Ireland (in several stages)<br> | |||
'''1200-50''' British colonizing. English colonists were sent to colonize Ireland. | '''1200-50''' British colonizing. English colonists were sent to colonize Ireland. | ||
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'''1845''' Civil registration of non-Catholic marriages began. | '''1845''' Civil registration of non-Catholic marriages began. | ||
'''1845-49''' Potato Famine. Blight destroyed the potato crop for several consecutive years resulting in starvation and disease. Millions died and millions emigrated. | '''1845-49''' Potato Famine (The 'Great' Famine or ''an Gorta Mór''). Blight destroyed the potato crop for several consecutive years resulting in starvation and disease. Millions died and millions emigrated. | ||
'''1850-1914''' Many Irish emigrated, which helped to stabilize the economy. | '''1850-1914''' Many Irish emigrated, which helped to stabilize the economy. | ||